This is All I Ate Today

@DianneN (247186)
United States
July 15, 2020 5:13pm CST
Have you ever been too busy to eat? I had a glass of water. Today I walked for 5 miles. I had two glasses of water. I cleaned our bathroom and dusted our bedroom. I showered. I threw in a load of laundry. I paid a bill online. I had a cup of coffee. I gardened, watered the flowers, and weeded. I visited the kitties. I folded and put the laundry away. I had watermelon for lunch. Some is missing from the photo because I ate some before I remembered to take a photo. I drank two glasses of water while talking to friends and family on the phone. I helped my husband move an outdoor bench. I replied to a few texts. I drank a glass of water. In between I myLotted and clear 186 notifications. And now I’m starving and off to help hubs make dinner! We are having ribeye and zucchini on the grill, baked potatoes, and a romaine and arugula salad with a glass of fine and a glass of sparkling water. That should do it!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Jul 20
I had a lot going on as well. Hope you enjoy a big dinner. Sounds great.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
I'm full and satisfied now. I hope you had a wonderful dinner as well.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Jul 20
@DianneN I did. Boiled a few frozen shrimp and had pasta with it. Would prefer fresh, but we take what we can get.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
15 Jul 20
For sure you will be losing weight. When I eat that kind of meal it will cost me 1 pound of weight.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jul 20
@DianneN wow, I love having an honest scale. Waheehee,
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
Unfortunately, I ate a huge dinner, but I did lose weight from exercising a lot yesterday. The scale won't lie to me in the morning.
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@much2say (55615)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Jul 20
I literally eat nothing when I do the grocery shopping day. I usually have coffee with Hubby and I go out the door - I want to be out as early as possible (remember, I shop for 2 households at multiple stores). Today was one of those days . . . but I took 2 bites of scrambled eggs with my coffee. It's now almost 4:45pm . . . I just got out of the shower and I'm ready to get something to eat. I'm actually quite energetic on these days even though I don't eat. The nice thing about melon is it kinda takes a while to digest, so it sits in your stomach longer, you don't get so hungry soon after, and you stay hydrated . . . or at least that's what I've heard. Enjoy your wonderful dinner!!!
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@much2say (55615)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Jul 20
@DianneN Shopping day is crazy. But it has to be done - and I'm glad I could do it for my parents too. I got a melon today - and for my parents too. Last time I bought a crappy melon - not the sweetest. So we put in the blender with some syrup (water/sugar) and lemon juice and stuck in the freezer for watermelon ice. That was pretty good! I love reading your tasty menus! Was that part of your Omaha stash? We had home pizzas - with Greek pita bread as the crust. I don't feel like cooking much on these shopping days. Hope you had a relaxing rest of your evening! I am ready for ! Chat with you tomorrow maybe!
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@much2say (55615)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Jul 20
@DianneN We used to pick up a chicken from Costco . . . but haven't in years. There seems to be too much salt in it (maybe MSG) and it just gives us a headache. Did you get your pizza treat stuff? Awww, thank you. I'm so glad we get to chat almost nearly everyday now - I love hearing from you too! Oh no about your celery! Ours are still alive . . . but it really doesn't look like celery. I'll make a post on it soon with a photo.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
Oh, my! Your shopping sounds crazy to me, but you need to do it. That's really awesome of you! I'm going to be having a lot of melon for a while it seems. Hubs and I have a lot to eat before it goes bag. Thanks for the info. Dinner was too filling, but very tasty. We didn't need the salad and split a steak. Soon I will take a relaxing Beth and watch a movie with hubs. Have a wonderful dinner and enjoy your evening.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
15 Jul 20
Oh yes that happens to me when I'm out and too busy running errands here and there, meeting clients, etc. But not when I'm just at home. Even though I'm busy but I'm home, I always eat coz the food is just within reach.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
17 Jul 20
@DianneN I used to be very thin and I never enjoyed it. Now my weight is just between 50-55kg and I never go beyond that and people still call me skinny. It had been my insecurity. Being skinny so I really want to gain weight. At 42, I could feel my body slowing down a bit, but still not gaining weight.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jul 20
@toniganzon Consider yourself lucky. It's so much healthier to be at your weight or a bit underweight. In addition, you look better in clothes!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
I used to love clothes, etc. shopping, because I would get too excited to eat. I used to be skinny in those days. Not so much now.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
15 Jul 20
You put in a very full day, Dianne:) You will definitely enjoy your dinner, after all you accomplished Watermelon is so refreshing, on a hot afternoon!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
I enjoyed that watermelon. It was juicy and sweet. Dinner was way too much as usual. I told hubs we are cutting back starting tomorrow. Have a good night!!!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
@kobesbuddy We will have to keep an eye on each other.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
16 Jul 20
@DianneN Our dinner was quite big, we will be cutting back on evening food, also.
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• Sonora, California
16 Jul 20
Enjoy your dinner...And take a moment to relax...
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
Thanks! Dinner was good, and now I’m off to bed.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
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• Sonora, California
16 Jul 20
@DianneN Good Night, rest well. God bless.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
15 Jul 20
Very little food, did you get dizzy at any time?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
No, I'm used to forgetting to eat. A cup of coffee usually fills me up for the day IF I'm busy.
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@moffittjc (121590)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Jul 20
Ooh, that watermelon looks delicious! I wish I had some right now. And I would last about 30 minutes if that was all I had to eat for the day!
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@moffittjc (121590)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Jul 20
@DianneN I was planning on running to the grocery store tomorrow to get bananas and pineapple, now I will also add watermelon to the list!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
@moffittjc You should! Now is the season!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
You sound like my husband! It was juicy and sweet. I should have had it instead of dinner.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Jul 20
You were busy. Six glasses of water with all you did yesterday. I'm sure your dinner was delicious. It really sounds good.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
Thanks. I always drink water after dinner, too. I slush around a lot.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
@just4him My doctor said that water is the best to drink. The next best thing is vodka. Really!. Even tea and coffee don't count.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Jul 20
@DianneN Now you have me thinking about you slushing around while you walk. Today, it'll be good if I get my four bottles. I'm not very thirsty. But, I'm working on it.
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
16 Jul 20
Enjoy that delicious dinner. I never forget to eat.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
Thanks, and you are wise. A cup of coffee usually fills me up. I only ate the watermelon because hubs offered it to me.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
16 Jul 20
@DianneN Good thing he is there, offering. My Hubby doesn't bother to eat when he is busy.
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@NJChicaa (119633)
• United States
16 Jul 20
I'm on my way!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
Enjoy!!!
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@thelme55 (77082)
• Germany
16 Jul 20
You are so busy that you forgot to eat. The food you are going to eat for dinner is very delicious I will be grocery shopping with hubby this afternoon. That would mean than I will not want to cook for dinner. It's good that we still have roasted chicken leftover from last nights dinner. Enjoy your day.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
I often forget to eat, but forced myself to eat a little bit for breakfast and had yogurt for lunch. I am like you. After grocery shopping, I don't want to have to cook either. Enjoy your shopping and have a great day!!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
@thelme55 You're right. It isn't fun, but glad you're home and done with it. I'm sure you and Grace had a lot to discuss. Thanks and enjoy your day, too.
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@thelme55 (77082)
• Germany
16 Jul 20
@DianneN Shopping is done but no longer fun anymore. I have just done talking with Grace in the phone for almost 2 hours. Just catching up on our lives. Thanks and have a nice day.
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@Spontaneo (14700)
• United States
16 Jul 20
Woo Hoo! You have been very productive! I am curious... Who does the shopping at your house? Your husband or you?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
@Spontaneo I have the Instacart app. It lets me know what grocery stores do it in my area. All areas are different.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
Now it’s me. I order online, because I don’t want hubs out and about with the covidiots.
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@Spontaneo (14700)
• United States
16 Jul 20
@DianneN What is the best website to order groceries? I do shop online, but not for groceries.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
16 Jul 20
you were busy yesterday!!! watermelon in our part of the world isn't very good.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
Really? This is watermelon season in the US!!!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
@DocAndersen Never knew that!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
16 Jul 20
@DianneN we don't get decent melons in Maryland. But I am biased, they grow amazing watermelons in southern Indiana!
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• United States
16 Jul 20
Some days all you need is a little bit to get you by. Others you need much more. The water probably filled you up too. I am making either babyback ribs or teriyaki pork tenderloin on the grill. My neighbor just brought me some beets which I am going to put in the instant pot to cook. Yum.
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• United States
16 Jul 20
@DianneN I actually prefer to eat them raw. They are crunchy and quite tasty. I'll probably leave one just for that!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
You're right! Today I ate a bit of breakfast and yogurt for lunch. Your dinner sounds wonderful!!!!! I love beets! Enjoy.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
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@shaggin (72135)
• United States
16 Jul 20
Yes if I get busy I forget to stop to eat and then I get faint. You got a lot accomplished though so that’s great!
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@shaggin (72135)
• United States
16 Jul 20
@DianneN I spend hours online trying to decide what I want to buy. Deciding on colors and flowers is making it very tough.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
@shaggin You just want everything to be perfect. I don't blame you.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
You must be so busy now preparing for the big day!
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@vilma143 (2832)
• Dipolog, Philippines
16 Jul 20
Enjoy eating and have a wonderful dinner.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jul 20
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
Thanks, Vilma. Dinner was good. Have a wonderful day!
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@vilma143 (2832)
• Dipolog, Philippines
17 Jul 20
@DianneN , Yes, thank you and have a wonderful day to you too.
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@cperry2 (5608)
• Newport, Oregon
16 Jul 20
Being diabetic, I have to keep a close track of eating. I cannot allow my blood sugars to get to high OR too low. When I get too high I get ill feeling all over, when I get too low, I am a bear to be around, not to mention what it does to my body. I used to skip meals but now, being limited to the intake of carbs per sitting, I feel like I eat many more meals than ever before in a day. It has been a good thing though, I am maintaining my weight, something I always struggled with pre-diagnosis.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
I understand. I don't have any health issues, yet, but normally do try to eat a well balanced diet. I hope you maintain good levels.
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@cperry2 (5608)
• Newport, Oregon
16 Jul 20
@DianneN So far so good. I was diagnosed in January and everything seems to be under control at this point.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
@cperry2 Glad to hear it. You must be doing a fine job.
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• Bosnia And Herzegovina
16 Jul 20
sounds like a busy day i have been that busy many times, or i simply don't feel hungry and after two days i'm like "......when was the last time i had a meal?"
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
That happens to me, too! Sometimes I have to force myself to eat.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jul 20
@aureategloom People are food crazy!
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• Bosnia And Herzegovina
17 Jul 20
@DianneN i'm glad that someone understands. people are like "how do you forget about your meal??!?!?!"
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@pvrmnc (27)
16 Jul 20
spirit through the day and don't forget enough rest
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
Thanks! I ate today and have lots more energy. I should eat more often.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jul 20
@pvrmnc Just one way. I'm a happy person.
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@pvrmnc (27)
16 Jul 20
@DianneN eating is one way to make yourself happy??
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